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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

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AS TOLD TO Four interior experts sound off on the flavor and ingredients of their region’s design.

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C O L L A B O R AT I O N Alison Pickart brings a West Coast perspective to de Gournay’s Scenic Collection of wallpapers.

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ART + CRAFT Known as the first minimalists and modernists, the Shakers continue to influence furnishings across the country.

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M AT E R I A L Of-the-earth elements take center stage in the latest wallcoverings, rugs and trims.

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Perhaps it’s the return of the plush, squishy sofa, or maybe it’s the clogs, overalls and macramé that I’ve seen in fashion these days, but it feels like we’re having a bit of a free-form ’70s moment. Slowly shedding the maskwearing, hand-sanitizing of the past year-and-a-half, we are re-emerging into sunnier, more relaxed days. It’s a time of eclecticism and optimism, with home and design at the center of it.

We’re excited to be living through this period of strong desire and enthusiasm for all things home, with much relocation and decoration taking place.

In this issue, we report on playful accessory dwellings popping up across so many backyards, the return of the Shaker influence in design and the latest of-the-earth wallpaper and textiles. There’s endless design inspiration for those who seek it. Indeed, this summer, our homes are for living and loving.

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PROPER ENGLISH KENSINGTON WALK BY ZOFFANY

When Zoffany design lead Peter Gomez set out to create Kensington Walk, the brand’s latest collection of textiles and wallcoverings, he didn’t need to look far. As a champion of emerging creatives, he first turned to an artist he’d worked with before, Royal College of Art alum Sam Wilde. It was Wilde’s drawings of koi carp (like those seen in the exotic Kyoto Gardens of Kensington) that got his wheels turning.

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FIRST LOOK “FASHION’S SUBVERSIVES”

Admittedly, jeans do not feel particularly risqué these days. Nor, in the age of barely-there swimsuits, does the bikini. And yet, as “Fashion’s Subversives” reminds us, these wardrobe staples were once groundbreaking pieces that opened the door to self-expression. Perhaps that is why this new exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum, running through Nov. 28, feels so resonant. Selfexpression, after all, is a continuously evolving, sometimes revolutionary thing.

And to know where the road leads, you sometimes have to cast a look back. In the case of “Fashion’s Subversives,” that glance extends all the way back to the 19th century and includes nearly 40 pieces designed by the likes of Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. Whether it’s a tailored tuxedo jacket that pushed the envelope of gender norms or a piece of costume jewelry that represented the breakdown of a social hierarchy, the clothing and accessories of “Fashion’s Subversives” offer a thoughtful exploration of one of the world’s most egalitarian and elusive art forms. phxart.org

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far left), a pattern taking its cues from the neighboring Japan House London and depicting the Asian nation’s main islands guarded by fauna and native botanicals. Tucked away from the flurry of urban life, yet still touting the perks of it, Kensington “carries within it a sense of escapism—a real, refined luxury we wanted to capture,” Gomez says. The collection’s remaining SKUs thus sprung from the West London enclave’s many storied sites. There is Cope’s Trail, a Jacobean floral partly inspired by the late Holland House; Long Water, an abstracted botanical based on scenery of Hyde Park; and Persian Tulip (shown left), pulling from the ornamented Arab Hall at Leighton House. If Kensington Walk sounds diverse, then so is Kensington, a melting pot of a community historically home to artists from all corners of the globe, much like Zoffany. “The English aesthetic,” Gomez explains, “is very much borrowed from worldly influences that did not originate in the U.K.” zoffany.com

PROPER ENGLISH PHOTOS: COURTESY ZOFFANY. FIRST LOOK PHOTOS: CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA, BLACK LACE DRESS WITH BLACK SATIN RIBBON STRAPS, WINTER 1957.

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WHO: Teresa Wilson, owner and creative genius behind the fiercely local, works-directly-with-farmers Camelback Flowershop, which has been hustling blooms for 18 years.

WHAT: More than florals (although there are bunches of those, too), this feed explores the gracious ease of Arcadia living. Think citrus, greenery and, yes, even the occasional chicken.

URBANA

With its second location now officially open, UrbAna offers twice as many reasons to drop in as before. Choose either the original Arcadia location or the new Scottsdale Quarter outpost, and you’ll discover a collection of artisan goods including ceramics by the Portugal-based Skyros Designs and pewter by Match as well as locally crafted treasures. The focus is heavily skewed toward entertaining, in other words, and that was very much the intention. Husband-and-wife owners Brian and Ana Wells got inspired to start the store some six years ago after they found a hostess diary that belonged to Brian’s grandmother. The journal logged the details of her soirées from the 1950s and ’60s, and UrbAna followed suit with an inventory of goods designed to elevate the art of hosting and gifting. Wedding registry services are also available for couples looking to make it official. The registry experience features a personalized selection process over Champagne and small bites, and when the couple receives something off their wish list, it arrives handwrapped. urbanashop.com

IN HER WORDS: “We We like to think of our Instagram as a virtual art gallery. It’s a collection of our aesthetic, which includes everything from inspiration images to beautiful creations our designers cultivate on a daily basis.”

OPEN HOUSE SHOPS + SHOWROOMS

South Scottsdale recently welcomed two new design destinations: Creative Leather (7700 E. Indian School Road) and Kohler Signature Store (4513 N. Scottsdale Road). As the fifth outlet for Creative Leather, the new showroom offers 5,000 square feet of carefully curated space. Floor-to-ceiling windows and steel posts in red BMW auto paint create a spare but warm backdrop to the store’s selection of exclusive sectionals, accent chairs and more. Kohler is also responding to Phoenix’s booming housing trends. As Arizona’s first Signature Store, the nearly 4,000-square-foot showroom includes eight suites that feature the sort of plumbing fixtures, lighting, mirrors, vanities and tile selections that made Kohler a household name as well as their cutting-edge “smart” products.

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WHY: The temperatures outside may be well into the triple digits, but this feed delivers all the cool and refreshing feels.

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“Toca Madera is one of our favorite inspirational dining experiences in the Valley. The ambience of the natural greenery, open roof and moving glass walls is the perfect backdrop to yummy craft cocktails and organic Mexican flavors.”

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“One of my favorite things to do is sign up for a massage at the Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa and relax for lunch poolside. The hotel is on the north-facing slope of Camelback Mountain and was converted into a sort of organic, midcentury modern-styled boutique hotel and spa. On a random Sunday, when seasonal folks have retreated to cooler climes, I love to go up there for the day, feel like I had a vacation of sorts and enjoy the stellar views of Paradise Valley from the comfort of a lounge chair.”

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California Dreaming Nathan Turner

Nathan Turner, Los Angeles

I was raised on a ranch in Northern California. Growing up, food was a huge part of my family and culture. At the Alisal Ranch, a resort where I designed the guest rooms in a classic California Monterey style, they are famous for their pancakes and pastries. It’s fitting because I was taught on the ranch that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and necessary to set the day up right. Food is a big part of my life, and my feeling is, ‘What good is a really great-looking house if the food on the table isn’t delicious?’

Along with food, I think you can’t talk about the state without talking about our Spanish architecture, particularly in Southern California. Our history is embedded in it, and the oldest buildings we have in the state are the missions. I am extremely influenced by the old Spanish-style homes and downtown buildings in Los Angeles.

To understand my choice of materials and colors, you would have to understand the soft light of this state. It’s very close in quality to the light in the South of France.

The artist David Hockney talked about how unique the light in California is, and how beautiful. And I believe the movie industry started here because of it. The light affected my style without me realizing it at first, but working in this incredible natural light has allowed me to have a lot of fun with color.

Nathan Turner at the Alisal Ranch in California.

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The common thread throughout this region is an easy-going lifestyle with a big emphasis on outdoors and bringing the outdoors in. It’s a laid-back vibe, but it’s stylish. I gravitate to relaxed, natural materials—linens over silks, for example. I love using wicker, grass cloth or seagrass—anything with an outdoor feeling to it. I have completed interiors all around the country, but even if I’m doing a traditional, formal interior in New York City, there’s still a little California in it.

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Midwest Modernism Holly Hunt

House of Hunt, Chicago

I grew up in West Texas, but I’ve been living in Chicago since 1976. I started my business here in 1983, and at that time, it was unusual for a design business not to be headed up out of New York or Los Angeles.

I like it here because the people are warm and honest. When you are running a business, common sense is important—and common sense is a community element here, as in Texas. The Midwestern work ethic and what they call “Midwestern nice” are real things, and when you are staffing a business, that’s great.

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Also, art is everywhere in the streets of Chicago, and it’s inspiring. We have grandscale public sculptures by Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet and Pablo Picasso. I am struck by the richness of them and how they are so accessible. Of course, that’s not the only art here. I love the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and The Art Institute of Chicago. We have great theaters, dance, orchestras and restaurants. There are some people who would be surprised to learn that life is not slow in Chicago.

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This city is also the heart of Modernism.

This is the home of the Chicago School and of Bauhaus in America. Chicago is where Mies van der Rohe settled and did a lot of important buildings. In fact, you can’t talk about Chicago design without discussing its architecture. The architecture is strong, but it is also about the clean lines and the proportions of the Modernist movement.

There’s a timeless quality about it, and it’s certainly influenced my work as I’m about clean, timeless design. Before buildings went up around it, I used to be able to see the Aon Center from my apartment. It’s the perfect Modernist building, with a clean, pure design, and I have admired it often over the years.

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Pretty in Palm Beach Mimi McMakin

Kemble Interiors, Palm Beach

I was born in Palm Beach, and my family has been looking at the same sunset for many generations. This is an extraordinary area and an extraordinary town. It’s filled with beautiful beaches, glorious weather and people who like to be outdoors. After all, this place is enclosed by water, with a lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other.

In Palm Beach, we have an elegant and beautiful way of living that’s attractive to people. There’s a high standard for architecture here. The older structures are beautiful, and the new buildings are pretty and well-built. A lot of the influence in this area is Mediterranean—our buildings tend to have high ceilings, beautiful plaster walls and big windows for the view. Many interiors feature tile floors and handpainted murals. Personally, I love rattan, sisal rugs, glazed walls and tile floors.

My firm works everywhere—including Europe—but we’ve found that once people see how we live in Palm Beach, they decide they want to live the same way, so we often end up including Palm Beach elements. We make happy, beautiful places that you miss when you leave.

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We aren’t known for prissy design, in fact, our design could be considered irreverent by some. In my own home, the kids used to ride skateboards inside! Here we are known for interiors where you can put your feet up and really relax and live. I think something that makes us different is that we have a great deal of openness. You can be walking down the street and find yourself peering over a hedge into a beautiful garden and at a lovely home—walks can almost be like a garden club tour. Our lifestyle is clearly on view, and you don’t get that in New York City when your home is 27 stories in the air.

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James Farmer Designs, Perry, Georgia

The great Southern writer William Faulkner said: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” I am the fourth generation of my family to live in Perry, Georgia. If you came to my home, you’d find my GreatAunt Irene’s big, beautiful platter hanging in the entryway. You’d see china, artwork and needlepoint from different generations of my family mixed with a traditional Schumacher fabric in a modern colorway.

It’s a very Southern thing to be purveyors of family heirlooms and objects. And if Aunt Irene could see her things mixed in with mine, she’d say: “Honey, it’s all fabulous.”

One of the signatures of a Southern home is an embrace of collections and curated objet d’art. I have long maintained that the concept of “less is more” never made it south, as most Southerners are collectors.

I personally collect odds and ends of silver pieces, including a serving spoon meant for spring peas and a fancy fork for bacon.

I think people unfamiliar with the South would be surprised at how avant-garde we are and have always been. We wear our fine clothes to football games, eat fried chicken with silver forks and drink bourbon in a julep cup. For us Southerners, it’s an unapologetic mix of the high and low, the old and new and the lost and found.

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Another thing Southerners love and cherish is brown furniture. I like these pieces because they are a sturdy foundation to build upon in interior design. There’s nothing like an old bow-front table that’s built up a beautiful wax patina over the years mixed in a room with old mirrors and art from every decade. When you have all new furniture in a room, it’s not very exciting. But when you add old with the new, it’s an adventure for the eyes.

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Interior designer Alison Pickart’s design for de Gournay draws on the landscape of the magnificent redwoods and includes woodland creatures, such as raccoons, foxes and red-tailed hawks.

The most fitting collaborations are effortless. Tell us about your relationship with de Gournay. As a bespoke heritage brand, de Gournay’s work has always caught my eye. I started by using the designs in smaller spaces and then worked up to larger applications. After a few projects, I became friends with owners Rachel and Hannah Cecil Gurney and the de Gournay team.

The brand is very much in line with my design ethos: “If you can imagine it, you can do it.” But it was this one project in East Bay,

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You give your client a lot of credit for this collection. What was the inspiration?

I proposed the idea of using a different de Gournay pattern. However, this client is very clued-in on the local flora and fauna.

He loved the direction but wondered what we could do that would be “very California.” I looked out the windows of the second-story property surrounded by three large redwood groves and thought, “Done!

It’s redwoods and can’t be anything else.”

I often look to nature and see hundreds of different colors, shapes and textures together. The most unlikely combinations are the most spectacular.

Panoramic patterns tend to veer traditional. How did you strike a versatile

note with this scene? Nature always provides the ultimate baseline of beauty, and I believe this collection can be enjoyed from any perspective. In many ways, the different colorways can be the aesthetic catalyst. In addition to the original, there is a lavender version (Aurore), a sepia tone style (Eau Forte) and a blue one (Mare Verde). When you move into the lavender and sepia tone colorways, the inflection is more fantastical and otherworldly, and that helps skew an interior more modern versus traditional.

Where do you envision this being used?

Any location that has a high ceiling, like a dining room or foyer. We’re installing the lavender colorway in my studio’s conference room with 12.5-foot ceilings. Personally, I would love to see it in Kamala Harris’s Washington, D.C., dining room—I think that would be a fantastic nod to California.

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Imagine meandering through California’s magnificent redwood forests teeming with woodland life—squirrels, bobcats, native lilies and sword ferns. It’s a setting that San Francisco interior designer Alison Pickart majestically captured in de Gournay’s firstever West Coast-inspired Scenic Collection of wallpapers. Here, Luxe chats all things whimsy with the designer.

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Rafi Ajl’s Gathering Chair and Bench (previous page), Brian Persico’s Span Table (top) and Kim Markel’s Glow collection (below) all exhibit hallmarks of Shaker design—quality, authenticity and beauty.

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Rumor has it that with just two fingers you can effortlessly lift an original Shaker chair. Such is the elegant, weightlessness of the design—lightness, utility and beauty intertwined into one. It is the Shakers, who, after all, ostensibly spawned the modern design movement when one of their chair prototypes was spotted by students at a Danish design school in the early 20th century.

And yet 240 years since the Shakers established roots in the U.S., their values of self-sufficiency, craft and optimism resonate more than ever in American design. “There is something incredibly comforting and hopeful about the Shakers,” says Lacy Schutz, executive director of New York’s Shaker Museum, who is overseeing the institution’s move to a new building and renovation by Selldorf Architects.

“They modeled a way of life we’re longing for today—gender equality; racial equality; respect for the environment; pride of craft.”

That ethos inspired Berkeley furniture designer Rafi Ajl of The Long Confidence, whose first memory of Shaker design started in Brooklyn with his parents’ ladder back maple dining chairs. “They are these special objects—refined and functional,” he remarks. “I’ve appreciated them more as they’ve aged with grace.” Beauty and timelessness are threaded throughout Ajl’s work, including his thin and strong tapered Spindle Bench and his cleanlined Gathering Chair. “In a throwaway culture, to have things that have provably and measurably endured is highly valuable,” reflects Ajl. Brian Persico was drawn to the Shakers’ emphasis on sustainability, citing their devotion to growing and harvesting their own materials. For his Windham Chair series, the Catskills-based designer experimented with post-and-rung construction, using local hardwoods he fells and splits along the grain, resulting in a stronger and lighter frame.

The seats are woven with hickory bark or rawhide, and the finishing touch is the joinery pins in the chair back, which he carves from white-tailed deer antlers collected on walks. “Materials of the same place have a tendency to go well together,” he says.

Most surprisingly, perhaps, is the community’s embrace of technology and progressive ideas (think: flattening the round broom)—qualities that attracted Hudson Valley designer Kim Markel. “This combination of ingenuity and resourcefulness is so admirable. It’s about finding solutions in unexpected places,” says Markel, alluding to her dreamlike Glow series, which uses a recycled resin composite that took years to perfect. “The shape is familiar but the material is almost foreign to the matter.”

As Schutz explains, a Shaker-influenced furnishing doesn’t have to feel or look like one would expect.

“People want something that has meaning and is connected to a set of values,” she says. “It’s a lot more interesting to see how the ethos is manifesting itself in ways that may not be immediately obvious.”

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Underwood Abaca Macrame Braid / samuelandsons.com. Majani Brass & Raffia Trim by S. Harris / fabricut.com. Ovina Sisal & Wool Rug in Dove / starkcarpet.com.

Hillevi Grasscloth Wallcovering in Peony & Off-White by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Abaca Horizon Wallcovering in Cinnamon / carlisleco.com.

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Capa Raffia Trim in Hemp / pindler.com. Narrative Abaca & Mulberry Wallcovering in Crystal / weitznerlimited.com. Zumberi Abaca Rug / pattersonflynnmartin.com.

GARDEN PARTY Clockwise from top left: Wild Flower Sisal Wallcovering in Sleepy Blue / thibautdesign.com. Rattan Grasscloth Wallcovering in Seacloud and Bronze / madeaux.com. Argus Grasscloth Wallcovering in Aqua/Metallic Sisal by Peter Fasano / johnrosselli.com. Cape May Raffia Wallcovering in Pale Blue / thibautdesign.com. Waterfall Woven Wood Shade in Hampton in Almond / theshadestore.com. Hexagon Wood Veneer Wallcovering in Ivory / yorkwallcoverings.com. Caspian Blue/White Marbleized Pot / hivepalmbeach.com.

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Meet The Goodtime Hotel, the brainchild of Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams and hospitality maven David Grutman. The Ken Fulkdesigned, 266-room property offers exactly what the name suggests. Art Deco nuances and cheeky, colorful designs abound throughout the lobby, suites and cabana-clad rooftop pool, Strawberry Moon, creating a hangout that has enough nostalgia and contemporary splash to appeal to past, present and future sunseekers. thegoodtimehotel.com

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Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighborhood recently welcomed a new kid on the block with the opening of the Ace Hotel.

Roman and Williams designed the ground-up build and interiors, making this their third collaboration with Atelier Ace. The resulting hotel offers an “undecorated and tactile spirit,” say the designers, who drew inspiration from the surrounding industrial areas, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and the traditions of studios and work spaces. acehotel.com

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With its effortless brand of California hospitality, Palisociety’s newest outpost, Palihouse Santa Barbara, has settled into a 1920s Spanish Colonial blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Offering just two dozen rooms, the property is intimate and chockfull of charm. Communal areas, like this living room adjacent to the bar, combine subtle coastal elements, preppy plaids, vintage treasures and, what founder Avi Brosh calls, “American Riviera” touches. palisociety.com

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“The thing about light is that it’s always changing,” explains Erin Lorek of Lorekform. After studying light from the object’s point of view at North Carolina’s Penland School of Craft, Lorek developed her own glass and iron process, and has since honed her craft while operating out of Brooklyn Glass studio in Gowanus, New York. For each piece, including The Surround Pendant, shown, she ladles glass onto large iron plates that start out as clay, and then presses various textures into the mixture to refract light. A simple lost-wax casting process transforms the pattern into iron and creates imperfections, which add their own narrative to the original texture. This deep dive into materiality and form are a true expression of an artist dedicated to the evolving pursuit of light. lorekform.com

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When asked why handcrafting furniture is still important today, Matty Cruise of Corbin Cruise admits it’s because the artform is disappearing. While the digital age has certainly contributed to accessibility and exposure, he says there is something primal about working with your hands, especially as fewer people learn these valuable skills. For Cruise, this includes metal smithing, fabrication and experimentation with steel, brass, bronze and aluminum out of his workshop in upstate New York. The Aqueduct Bench and Fluted Console, shown, for example, are part of his new Gouge Collection, in which an invasive finish is used to age the pieces with a striking patina. His Collection No. 1 Coffee Table and Lattice Mirror Frame are also favorite designs, the result of slowing things down, sitting with the materials and seeing where his imagination takes him. corbincruise.com

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A celebrated artist in her own right for decades, New Orleans resident Natalie Erwin was constantly on the hunt for beautiful frames to complement her work. So, the recent launch of Fleur Home, a bright, happy collection of customizable mirrors and trim, seemed to be an organic evolution for the painter. Each piece is handmade from wood and finished in hues from color purveyors Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams and Farrow & Ball, as well as in bespoke tones. The designs are a nod to all the wonder and whimsy that her city has to offer. Even her mirror names pay homage to New Orleans, such as Garden District Laurel, Satsuma, Audubon and Carnival Proteus (all shown). Further fueling her creativity, Erwin has collaborated with other artists she admires, including Riley Sheehey, with several more in the works. fleurhome.com

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Dreamy nights and bright mornings. matouk.com

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For Los Angeles artisan Bennet Schlesinger, inspiration is found through the maintenance and cyclical rhythm of creation itself.

Made from bamboo, paper and ceramic, his evocative and ethereal lighting pieces come to life through many steps—moments he describes as quiet action. Having grown up watching his uncle shape surfboards, he was taught by his family to see form and notice details in both art and functional objects, a practice he continues today. The fabrication process for the shades, which has been years in development, involves bamboo for the structure with layers upon layers of translucent paper sheets and archival glue for an overall effect that radiates warmth. Producing thoughtfully considered works that still exude ease and natural expression is certainly no small feat. bennetschlesinger.com

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Detroit-based product designer Nina Cho credits her education for giving her the freedom to form a unique way of creating. Having studied woodworking and furniture design at Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea, followed by a focus on 3D design at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Cho now tells her story through pieces of furniture, and is influenced by the artistic ethics of her Korean heritage. In discussing her vision, the artist says, “There is beauty in empty spaces and it’s about respecting absence as much as the object.” This reductive aesthetic is a combination of Eastern philosophy with experimental form, exemplified in works like the Maung Maung Mirror and Cantilever Table, both shown. Through the use of various mediums and materials including glass, metal, wood and marble, Cho aims to make sculptural works that blur the lines between art and design. ninacho.com

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Fortune favors the bold, or so they say, but nothing could be more true for today’s top designers who are transforming bathrooms into jewel-box spaces with striking, statement-making elements. Whether a grand main bath with double sinks or a charming powder room, both functionality and high design are equally important. From graphic and colorful stone to decorative wallcoverings and finishing touches, the drama is here to stay.

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In Manhattan, designer Noa Santos went big with Guatemala Verde marble for nearly every surface in the powder room. RH Modern faucets and Articolo sconces complete the look, while a Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort & Co. lighting fixture decorates the ceiling.

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Is this a main bath? It’s a powder room but can also function as a full bath. These spaces are unique because they’re one of the only areas in a home that nearly everyone, including guests, experiences, but not for a lot of time. This allows for the opportunity to make a really dramatic, special statement without the risk of fatigue. Like this marble! Talk to us about it. The clients love stone of all types. They wanted something impactful, so the idea was for someone to walk in and feel enveloped by the marble, which is polished Guatemala Verde. It has this glowing effect. Because the stone is so bold, I wanted the other elements to fall in line, both serving a function while still looking beautiful. What about lighting? Creating equal lighting throughout is really important, especially when the powder room has a directional window. If you don’t light from above and from the sides, very harsh shadows will be cast. We added the sconces and overhead fixture, and also installed brass louvers with caning at the window to bring in a soft light and add visual interest without taking away from the stone. Why did you choose brass details? Green marble lends itself to a warmer metal, which plays well with the wood flooring. I wanted most of these brass components—the fittings and hardware—to be pretty minimal and recede. The shower without any glass sort of shrinks back and doesn’t detract from the fact that this is an exquisite powder room. Even with the striking components, there is a certain quietness in this space that is really beautiful. nainoa.com

LINEAR APPEAL The latest quartz surface designs from Cambria take their cues from nature, subtlety incorporating blue and green hues into elegant, veined patterning. For Ivybridge (top), Cambria’s head of design, Summer Kath, was inspired by the lush greenery from a trip to Kyoto, Japan, and wove dark teal diagonal lines into the white background for a lovely marbling effect. The color and movement of the Aegean Sea influenced Kendal (bottom), which features a soft swirling palette that mimics the ocean. Both are available in matte or high gloss with a variety of edge treatments. cambriausa.com

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“The thing about powder rooms is that they have to be functional, but they don’t have to be that functional,” explains designer Jamie Ivey of Ivey Design Group. It’s one of the few places in the home that is style first, she says, which translates to permission to have fun. The starting point in this central Virginia home was the sleek and modern sink by

Porcelanosa that paired perfectly with a copper faucet. After searching extensively for the right wallcovering, Ivey finally landed on Arte’s Focus Facet motif, which she wrapped the walls and ceiling in. With angled lines and a textured surface, the wallpaper shines much like a bright penny when the sunlight hits just right. iveydesigngroup.com

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Clockwise from top right: Tennyson by Bunny Williams for Mirror Image Home / $1,795 / bunnywilliamshome.com. Melody / $2,100 / carversguild.com. Waverly by Made Goods / $1,350 / mecox.com. Bobbin Mirror / $1,203 / susieatkinson.com. Gloria Mirror / $1,300 / arteriorshome.com. Reunion Mirror by Busetti Garuti Redaelli / $455 / ligne-roset.com.

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MARBLE MOMENT In a traditional Victorian home in Deal, New Jersey, the marriage of old and new was the guiding principle for a modern main bathroom update. Lead designer Cara Woodhouse built the design around the existing green tile, mixing in elements like rich Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass fittings. “I have an obsession with stone,” Woodhouse admits, adding that she’ll incorporate it everywhere she can when it comes to the bath. With the statement-making materials in place, Woodhouse turned to the functional features such as storage and detailing, building in a custom double-sink vanity and relaxed West Elm Mirrors. carawoodhouse.com

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Customers can choose from a range of sizes, designs and finishes including, below, the Cabinet Pull with Rectangular Stem and Knurled Bar in Satin Copper, a new finish for the brand. emtek.com

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Cosentino has launched the Dekton Craftizen Collection, an innovative range of large-format stucco material that can be used on the floor and also for cladding. Inspired by the Venetian building material, the design is offered in five natural colors including Umber, a lovely terra-cotta hue, and includes a production process that runs on almost 100% recycled water and renewable energy. The collection debuts later this year. cosentino.com

ON THE SURFACE A stunning standout within Antolini’s substantial stone offerings is Cristallo Glacè, a quartz that features lovely tone-on-tone detailing. Part of the Exclusive Collection, which consists of more than 80 extraordinary materials, this natural stone is durable enough for indoor and outdoor installations including countertops, kitchens, bar areas and more. antolini.com

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There’s a certain magic to a backyard hideaway; a conjuring of escape from the comforts of home with ageless appeal. Perhaps it is this very quality that spurred a movement of quarantined homeowners to convert or construct petite outbuildings devoted to good times and creative pursuits. The way we see it, the trend is a win-win for maximizing property while staying young at heart. Take inspiration from these bite-sized exemplars around the country.

Designer Bryan Graybill and Historical Concepts President Andrew Cogar looked to the primitive, monochrome homes of early Nantucket and Newport in selecting Benjamin Moore’s Narragansett Green for the façade of Graybill’s East Hampton cocktail shed. With a view to easy-breezy entertaining by the pool, the accordion window with mahogany sill functions as a self-catering bar.

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For Bryan Graybill, designing a cocktail shed at his Hamptons home alongside architect Andrew Cogar proved a great opportunity to flex his background in hospitality design. “My husband and I love to entertain, but we also like to be part of the party, so we tried to create a selfdirected environment,” he explains. “We wanted a casual hosting program, and to keep guests and wet bathing suits out of the kitchen when they need a drink.

We defined that purpose first and the architecture followed.”

For the exterior expression, Cogar and Graybill drew inspiration from East Hampton village—specifically, from its one-room schoolhouse whose modest scale and circa 1784 charm felt apropos. “Reclaimed materials were key to bringing a sense of nostalgia into the present,” says Graybill.

Cement tile (allegedly salvaged from stables in Spain), irregular-width wood siding to reflect hand planing of the 18 th century, a simple shake roof and burnished brass details all lend to the historical ethos, while restaurant-grade appliances, including an ice maker, dishwasher and refrigeration suite, offer all the modern comforts of a tiny resort.

“There’s something fun and ceremonial about ‘opening up the bar,’ ” says Cogar, pointing to the pool-facing accordion window, a busy watering hole in the summer months. Meanwhile, the interior functions as a dressing room (replete with an outdoor shower off the back) and a berth-like loft accessed via ladder provides guests (and often Graybill himself) a comfy place to steal away for a nap. “It’s such a fun little workhouse and not redundant to the kitchen,” says Cogar, adding, “if you’re going to do an outbuilding, being honest about what you want—whether that’s turning out 30 margaritas in a hour or not—will help you make the most of it.” graybillddb.com; historicalconcepts.com

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A Tallahassee, Florida, garden house by Alison Carabasi with interior design by Cary Langston of Langston Sprowls Design Group serves as a sophisticated pool lounge—and fully functional HQ. “The client had been paying so much in rent for her downtown office that the garden house paid for itself in a few months,” shares Carabasi.

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Working with a build team of Amish craftsmen in her native Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Alison Carabasi has carved a chic niche for herself: designing exquisite custom garden houses, which are then shipped as a single, finished piece to discerning clients around the country. Below, Carabasi shares her insight on the accessory dwelling’s limelight moment.

Origin story: I’m from an artistic family and grew up appreciating pretty homes. But this all started when I made my own garden house and saw how much my whole family fell in love with it. Every time I looked out my window, it made me happy. My kids called it “The Shed” in high school, and all their friends would come over and hang out. I saw how great it was to have one—how it enhanced everything about my yard, my home, my life.

Business report: I noticed an uptick before the pandemic, and it’s only increased since then. You know how in England gardening is a big part of mainstream culture? I think that’s happening here more and more.

There’s a growing awareness for healthy eating and healthy living, and that translates to people being out in their yards and caring for their gardens. It’s a good trend.

On deck: Continuing to evolve the architectural styles we offer; one I have in mind is a pagoda. I also want to launch garden ornaments and accessories. I have a copper sphere and finial designs that are so pretty, and I just launched lanterns—for no reason other than the fact that I don’t want to see ugly lanterns on my buildings! hillbrookcollections.com

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SEEING GREEN ENTERTAINING EXPERT JOSEPH MARINI SHARES THE VISION BEHIND HIS BACKYARD RETREAT.

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At my home in St. Petersburg, Florida, a shed became the foundation for my garden studio. Syncing the look to my home’s Georgian exterior was important, so I opted for hipped roofs and an all-white exterior. To take advantage of the garden views, I installed two reclaimed French doors instead of windows, and built in two lime-washed benches. One serves as my work space, the other as a floral arranging and potting spot. Cases were built on top to house collections of glass and silver floral vessels, which I look forward to setting out for small garden parties.

But for now at least, the studio is all mine. athomewithjoseph.com

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In 1929, Frederick P. Ristine, a Philadelphia investment banker, and his wife, Elizabeth, moved into BetzFred, the aptly named Wayne, Pennsylvania, English Arts and Crafts estate that would be their country home. Fast forward nearly a century and

seeing an irreplaceable diamond in the rough, Lauren Wylonis scooped it up with a view to restoration. While the property was renamed the Heydon Estate, everything else was lovingly patched, painted and coaxed back to period glory. Even the original potting shed, which stands like a beacon at the entrance to a walled English garden (which Wylonis nostalgically planted with lavender, hydrangeas, redbud trees, salvia and roses), got a fresh face lift befitting its roots.

Today, BetzFred is home to a young family who saw a great place to raise children in its fairy-tale grounds rich with nooks and crannies and history. While outbuildings are on the rise, this grand specimen, modeled after the potting sheds of old English country homes, reminds that “structures are super important, interesting focal points to gardens,” says Wylonis. “This has been true for years and years and years.” kingshavendesign.com; kingshavenproperties.com

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Very rarely does a major appliance become the focal point of a home. For every project worked on, Celtic Elevator changes that. With a selection of the top elevator brands on the market, Celtic Elevator offers an exhaustive variety of services: installation, maintenance, repairs, modernization and routine, biannual safety checks, included. “Home elevators make homeowners’ lives easier and safer,” says Shaun Leary, owner of Celtic Elevator. “There is an added convenience of having an elevator in your home to get heavier items, pets, children, laundry and yourself up multiple levels without worry. A home elevator is a great convenience for everyone.” Celtic’s elevators boast reliable and high-end technology like touch-screen control panels, automatic sliding doors and remote access for safety purposes. What’s more, homeowners can completely customize the cab’s interior to fit the style of their home.

Top An octagonal Vuelift by Savaria is almost like a piece of art for the home.

Right A simple white cab design with stainless-steel fixtures and a full mirror is perfect in this Seven Desert Mountain home. Center An amazing handmade stone painting makes this elevator in a Camelot Homes-built residence stand out. Far right This elevator has leather walls, a maple ceiling and a full mirror.

The convenience of having an elevator is undeniable. It’s a safe and practical solution for everything from moving items and pets to assisting people with injuries and the elderly.

Beyond this luxury, having a home elevator adds value to the home. “Having an elevator allows homeowners to go up to second, third and even fourth stories, providing more living space on the same size lot,” Leary says. “It can also increase the sale price of the home, as well as the length of time people can stay in it as they age. And the installation of a home elevator, either during new construction or afterwards in a remodel, is more affordable than people would imagine.”

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WELLNESS YOUR WAY Even with an easy-to-use, technologically equipped home office, it’s important that homeowners are able to decompress from work. Monarch AV helps clients create spaces that cater to their overall health and wellness.

Gyms, meditation lounges, theaters and golf-simulation rooms have been incorporated into the company’s past residential projects. “The possibilities are only limited by our clients’ imaginations,” Dickey says.

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When designing a smart home, the focus should be convenience then luxury. “The must-haves are, and will always be, the basics,” Dickey says. “Think about anything you interact with in your environment daily: lights, climate, audio, automated shades, security, a strong Wi-Fi network.” If it’s possible to splurge on something, consider looking into a home theater for movie buffs or landscape speakers for music lovers.

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Having smart capabilities in the home has always been a luxury, but with people spending an immense amount of time at home in the past year, it has become increasingly crucial to maintaining a healthy, convenient and stress-free lifestyle. “The home has to be wired for success,” says Derek Dickey, CEO of Monarch AV. “True smart homes run on a single platform and can be managed or controlled from a single app on your phone, remote or tablet.” Over the past year, technology has become even more present as people worked from different areas of their homes. “Home offices went from being ‘nice-to-have’ to an ‘absolute-must,’” Dickey says. Monarch AV configures home offices with all the bells and whistles, like automated shades and lighting, but, best of all, is the video conferencing system, which has built-in Zoom capabilities that allow clients to easily join a video meeting even without a computer.

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Beyond its aesthetic or healthrelated benefits, lighting upgrades can be rewarding in multiple ways. Programmed lighting can improve home security by performing its daily, pre-programmed lighting routine even while homeowners are away, while the right automated shading treatments can stabilize home temperature and reduce energy bills.

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The right lighting can completely transform a space. Scottsdale Shade & Light has proven this time and time again in each of their clients’ spaces. The lighting design company uses automated shades and Ketra lighting, a lighting technology which automatically adapts to its surroundings.

Designed to mimic the way natural light changes over the course of the day, the Ketra lighting system offers an ideal balance of color and temperature. “Ketra lighting provides a transformative nature of light to shift the mood and perception of a living space,” says Susan Oster, owner and principal designer of Scottsdale Shade & Light. At certain times of day, there are benefits to natural, artificial, bright, dim, cool or warm lighting. The key to achieving the perfect balance lies in the control. Home automation allows homeowners to take control and set the perfect ambience for any setting.

Top In this elegant home, a custom chandelier was designed by Oster and Fuse Lighting.

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T H E SM A RT + H E A LT HY H O M E | ARIZONA “We design homes that cultivate wellness.”

TECH MEETS WELLNESS In recent years, Shively has noticed building interest in circadian lighting. The new technology “replicates the body’s natural circadian rhythm as it relates to the progression of natural daylight,” Shively says. “This helps you be more alert when you want to be and fall asleep more quickly and naturally when you go to bed.” Sesshu Design Associates uses this and other technologies to create routine wellness experiences in the home.

GO NATURAL To create a healthy home, Shively suggests starting with these must-haves.

• Natural light •E nergy-efficient fixtures to reduce consumption • Live plants atural fibers like wool, linen, silk, cotton, •N hemp or bamboo for rugs, carpets, textiles, upholstery and drapery •N atural, organic bedding, including the mattress, sheets, blankets and pillows

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With such multi-faceted lives, homeowners have come to expect more from their home.

It should accommodate the various aspects of their lives, from work, entertainment and hosting to relaxation, exercise and family time. To account for this, Sesshu Design Associates has developed a comprehensive approach to design, with a focus on health and sustainability. “When your home is designed with your personal wellness in mind, you feel less stressed, more relaxed and recharged from the time you spend there,” says Tanya Shively, owner and CEO of the design firm. Because no two clients are exactly alike, Shively designs based on each client’s completed lifestyle questionnaire which gauges their “needs and priorities around health and wellness, as well as their taste and preferences of style,” Shively says. This way, clients’ finished homes become the ultimate sanctuary from the outside world.

Above Walls in shades of taupe and ivory provide a quiet backdrop for a bold, geometric headboard, and a bed dressed in luxurious silk, wool and cotton bedding.

Top Workdays are much more enjoyable from a home office with a gorgeous view and stunning furnishings, like this wool rug and custom tree-root desk.

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Most clients are used to consumer products that don’t really deliver ease of use when it comes to whole-home automation. This is where Sound Effects thrives, integrating the entire home into one system to simplify clients’ everyday lives. That means waking up to lights turning on, shades automatically lifting and relaxing to morning music at the push of a button. In the business for more than 20 years, the technology experts (owners Wes Palmer and Brad Caviar, and executive account manager Seth Carter) pride themselves on knowing how to properly design a smart home system to suit

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Controlling the pool, HVAC and lighting delivers more energy savings by setting schedules for lights to turn off or on throughout the day, and climate control to turn the temperature up or down depending on when you leave.

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Clients are requesting more media-style rooms with a theater and game room all in one, a home cinema, whole-home audio, video walls and multi-panel TV walls for sporting events or gaming.

every client’s want or need for their home and lifestyle. In Arizona, outdoor living is the biggest influence, with features like outdoor projectors, TVs around a pool, ramada or gazebo, and landscaping systems included in nearly every project. As the Sound Effects team puts it, “It’s all about bringing entertainment outside.”

“We make technology easy and our solutions make your property more secure, efficient, comforting and enjoyable.”

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Storybook Ending A family of four builds a fairy-tale forever home in Arcadia.

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Architecture: Vivian Ayala, Candelaria Design Associates Interior Design: Caroline Tyler DeCesare and Nicole Grkovic, DeCesare Design Group Home Builder: Ron Barney, RD Enterprises Landscape Architecture: Jeremy McVicars, Refined Gardens

Dunn-Edwards’ Whisper paint and a pitched roof ensure an ample flow of light in the great room of this Arcadia home. Interior designers Caroline Tyler DeCesare and Nicole Grkovic installed a sophisticated Hester & Cook chandelier, balancing the more casual vibe of the Cisco Home sofas and jute rug from The Floor Collection.

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ot everyone’s dream house is an expansive mansion. For a couple who had already lived in Arcadia for years, a timeless, cozy cottage was more what they had in mind for their forever home. “There are some beautiful, stunning, bigger homes out there, and that just didn’t fit with us,” the wife says. Rather, they found the perfect lot at the end of a cul-de-sac set against the backdrop of Camelback Mountain. To fit in with the surrounding residences—and their vision— they kept the structure’s overall massing small.

“The scale of the neighborhood is somehow petite,” says architectural principal Vivian Ayala, who worked with builder Ron Barney. “So we wanted it to be a glimpse of a small house that didn’t reveal the entire architecture of the back.”

She designed the home with a steeper pitch so that it occupied less of the lot. “The owners’ main focus was to keep it under 5,000 square feet.

They wanted a smaller footprint to get more out of their landscape,” says Ayala.

To evoke that quaint, storybook charm of a cottage, Ayala—with the input of interior designers Caroline Tyler DeCesare and Nicole Grkovic—designed a façade with plenty of gables, eaves, chimneys and a shake roof complete with a cupola. “They wanted a light, bright and comfortable home that fit in with the classic Arcadia ranch homes, but a fresh interpretation that leaned a little English cottage,” says Tyler DeCesare, adding that they went more contemporary for the indoor spaces. “On the interiors, they have a little bit more modern casual taste in art and furnishings, so nothing becomes too cute.”

Grkovic adds that the architectural bones of the house—like the reclaimed beams and Chicago brick—are what bring the “cottage-y feel” to the interiors. “Then with the fabrics and furniture, we went a little more eclectic, using pieces that had more pattern and texture,” she says. “The client likes things with character— nothing that looks brand new—so there was a warm, tactile, worn feeling to everything.” To add sophistication, the interior designers combined

multiple finishes rather than using one uniform metal throughout. “If you pick a nickel faucet, it doesn’t mean you have to do nickel hardware and nickel lighting,” Grkovic says. “For the kitchen, for example, we did nickel plumbing, nickel hardware on the perimeter, brass on the island, and then the lighting is brass and bronze. The client was super open to that.”

Most important, layout-wise, was that the homeowners’ two growing sons had space to themselves where they could explore their interests, like music and art. “We were able to create a separate wing for them, with their lounge area and their bedrooms,” the wife says. “They have their own area, but there’s still a connection to the main interiors. We didn’t want roped-off rooms that we never used.” The home’s central headquarters, so to speak, are the combined kitchen, breakfast nook and great room spaces.

The open layout allows the family members to engage in their different activities—cooking, reading, drawing, homework—while still enjoying each other’s company. “That’s where we do the majority of our living,” the wife says. “So it needed to be really functional, but we wanted it to look nice for when we had guests over and entertain.”

Of equal interest to a family with young boys was having ample outdoor space, which is one of the reasons why the owners opted to keep the home’s footprint small. Several small courtyards, terraces and outdoor lounges extend from the interiors, while a custom bocce court offers added fun. Again, the goal was laid-back elegance.

“Having the pool set in the lawn has a very timeless Martha’s Vineyard vibe,” says landscape designer Jeremy McVicars. “A mix of linear formal hedges with tossed wispy plantings gives it formality without being overly structured, while the bocce court and herb gardens provide playful, useful spaces for all ages.”

That variety of space, both indoors and out, is what the family loves best. “The biggest compliment to the design team,” the husband says, “is that we’ve lived here a year and I wouldn’t change anything. We’d never done this before, and I went into this assuming you could never do it perfectly—but this has been pretty close to perfect.”

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Right: In the pantry, cabinetry by Desert Cove Woodworks coated in Dunn-Edwards’ Porous Stone and a lantern from Hudson Valley Lighting Group add cottage charm.

Opposite: The airy kitchen continues the soothing white aesthetic, punctuated by island cabinets painted in DunnEdwards’ Taliesin Blue with Buster + Punch brass hardware. A pair of Visual Comfort & Co. pendants hang above the island.

“The client likes things with character— nothing that looks brand new—so there was a warm, tactile, worn feeling to everything.”

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Comfort is guaranteed in the breakfast nook with an abundance of pillows atop Ralph Lauren-upholstered cushions.

The Made Goods table and Bungalow 5 dining chairs sit below a Troy Lighting pendant.

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Right: The wife’s desk nook features the same Dunn-Edwards’ Taliesin Blue as the kitchen island cabinetry, accenting the sleek Calacatta Caldia-topped built-in desk and Katie Leede & Company wallcovering.

Opposite: Perched beneath the window in the laundry room, the Kohler farmhouse sink offers the prettiest of views framed by a Zak + Fox Roman shade. On the floor, geometric cement tile by Villa Lagoon Tile injects a bit of flair.

Left: In the powder room, the striking motif of the Abnormals Anonymous wallpaper contrasts with the simple shape of the Mirror Image Home mirror and elegant Waterworks sconces.

Opposite: Raw exposed beams in the main bedroom bring warmth to the cozy space, where a Hollywood At Home bed holds court. The Dash & Albert rug adds texture underfoot.

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Mr. Brown London armchairs, Lee Industries upholstered chairs and a Hollywood At Home coffee table create a relaxing outdoor living space under the ramada, which shares the same shake roof as the main home.

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Historic seaside dwellings inspire a home designed for Arizona living.

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Architecture: Matthew Thomas, Matthew Thomas Architecture, LLC Interior Design: Katy Schuman, Bohemy Houz Home Builder: Luke Wilson, Vista General Landscape Architecture: Jeff Berghoff, Berghoff Design Group

A turquoise channel tufted sectional sofa from Timothy Oulton adds a bold punch of color to the game and media room in this Paradise Valley home by architect Matthew Thomas and designer Katy Schuman. The light is from Hinkley’s Lighting.

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here’s nothing quite like Turks and Caicos, where a Paradise Valley couple travels with their three daughters every summer, paddle boarding among the islands dotted with historic stone houses much like those found in Morocco, Ibiza and the Spanish Riviera. The husband and wife envisioned a contemporary interpretation of this centuriesold style for their own home, so they teamed up with architect Matthew Thomas and designer Katy Schuman to create just that on a sprawling lot nestled at the base of Mummy Mountain.

Getting the stone just right was first and foremost on their list of musts. “It was important that the materials were very organic,” says Thomas.

Builder Luke Wilson and project manager Gene Schmitz mocked up several versions of different stone arrangements and types of mortar before landing upon a custom blend of irregularly shaped stones. As luck would have it, this style wasn’t just aesthetically appealing, but also sensible considering their surrounding environment.

“These homes lend themselves incredibly well to Arizona’s high heat and very dry climate,” Thomas explains, pointing to the dwelling’s thick insulating walls and deeply recessed windows.

That blend of stone was also used to build the retaining walls that define the front courtyard by landscape designer Jeff Berghoff, who ensured that the outside environment reflected the home’s architecture by incorporating lavender, rosemary, sage, roses and cacti alongside the century-old olive trees that Schuman purchased for the project.

“They create the feeling that the house has always been there,” the designer says.

To infuse the clients’ desired modern take, Thomas juxtaposed the stone with pristine white stucco walls with minimal ornamentation and black metal windows, a restrained palette that also characterizes the interior with its hand-troweled plaster walls and mix of French oak and Belgian bluestone flooring. “It’s an exhale after a busy day,” Thomas says of the simple mix of materials, colors and textures. “There’s a logic to how the house is knit together.”

“From the get-go, this was a family home,” the architect adds. So, when it came to the interiors, comfort—and, yes, a little bit of fun—was in order.

A diamond-encrusted painting by Hunt Slonem adds a splash of color and sparkle to the front parlor, where a quartet of wood-framed chairs with New Zealand sheepskin upholstery surround a live-edge wood cocktail table in front of the plaster fireplace, one of five throughout the property. “I call it the meeting of the fuzzy chairs,” Schuman says. “Every room has its own personality, but the house is cohesive.”

In the family room, that meant keeping things “simple and very relaxing,” the designer says, with a minimal material palette and lofted wood-beamed ceilings with clerestory windows. The mellow design fosters a serene, sophisticated backdrop for a sumptuous sectional sofa facing a low-slung gas fireplace hearth. That’s also the vibe in the clutter-free kitchen, where the counter appliances are stored away in a well-appointed pantry.

Rather than outfitting the kitchen with traditional cabinetry, Schuman set the cupboards into plaster niches with simple plank wood doors that look as if they might have been handcrafted a hundred years ago. It’s an oasis for the wife, who notes that, with three kids and three dogs, “There’s usually a lot of chaos.” When the temperature dips, she often begins her mornings by turning on the built-in espresso machine and lighting the small fireplace in the breakfast area, which is surrounded by large windows overlooking the backyard. “Sitting in the breakfast nook is a nice quiet start to the day before the crazy starts,” she laughs.

The game and media room, complete with bluestone flooring and a groin-vault ceiling (“It has a Moroccan feel,” notes Schuman) offers up yet another area to relax. Recovering from a soccer injury and taking online classes, the couple’s 12-year-old daughter has taken advantage of this space, often working from the room’s teal velvet sofa. Other times, she takes her laptop out to a covered patio. When one of her classmates noticed the tall lavender behind her, they wondered aloud why she was in a meadow. Unlike most meadows, however, this one has a tennis court and a linear swimming pool with an integrated hot tub.

The effortless blend of old and new works for the family, serving as a retreat for the husband, who travels up to 250 days per year for work, and a comfortable, stylish home base for the wife.

Despite the chaos that comes with a house full of children, “Everything is very Zen-like,” the wife says. “I’m living like I’m on vacation.”

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A laid-back space that fosters an “on vacation” vibe, the bright open family room’s reflective plaster walls create a soothing backdrop for a cozy seating area anchored by a vintage Moroccan rug from Bungalow. Monarch AV installed smart home technology in this room and throughout the rest of the house, creating an easily livable environment.

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Above: Twin lighting pendants from Hinkley’s Lighting illuminate the table from RH and chairs from Westport, Connecticut-based Stowed in the cheerful breakfast area, where the busy wife and mother often starts her day by lighting a fire and sipping on an espresso.

Opposite: Sourced from Vintage Elements and installed by Chisel Marble & Granite, Belgian bluestone tile flooring juxtaposes the light plaster walls and oak cabinetry doors in the light-filled open kitchen. The gray cowhide stools are from Stowed.

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Pink Diamond Dust Bunnies, the colorful, sparkly artwork by Hunt Slonem, creates a strong focal point in the formal living room, where four sheepskin-covered armchairs by Timothy Oulton from HD Buttercup in Los Angeles invite long conversations in front of the plaster-clad fireplace.

“ Every room has its own personality, personality, but the house is cohesive cohesive.” .”

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Above: A large rectangular tub with a comfortable oval interior from Waterworks occupies a prime perch in the main bathroom overlooking the backyard and mountain views. The use of oak cabinetry and white Caesarstone countertops in other rooms is carried over here.

Left: A pair of miniature beaded chandeliers by Palecek are one of the many Moroccaninspired elements in the homeowners’ bedroom, which is furnished with a carved wooden bed from RH and a charpai from Tierra Del Lagarto.

Purchased by the designer and shipped to the site, mature trees from Ancient Olive Trees add instant character to the outdoor living room, where a teak sofa and chairs in outdoor white linen from RH surround a coffee table by AllModern. The trough fountain is from Studio Ressource.

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Renaissance Man Driven by curiosity, multimedia artist Gennaro Garcia constantly evolves.

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Gennaro Garcia has spent his life experimenting with different mediums and techniques. His hand-etched Oaxaca plate (right) is from his “Hecho a Mano” series. Paintings, silkscreen monoprints and stencils such as (below, from left) Frida Roja, Camila, Serenidad and Mezcal No. 5 in Pink reflect various aspects of his Mexican heritage.

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rt leads one to unexpected places, as Phoenix-based artist Gennaro Garcia can attest. His creative pursuits have taken him across careers and borders, leaving vibrant murals, paintings and ceramics in his wake. He has worked in many mediums over the years—spray paint, acrylics, wood and ceramics, to name a few. But one part of his process never changes: the constant pursuit of knowledge. “Learning is what I love the most,” says the artist. “I change my art as I learn different techniques.”

Raised in the border town of San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico, Garcia became a chef in his 20s and moved to Yuma with dreams of launching a restaurant. Art provided his first inroads as he developed a reputation for his elaborate restaurant murals. Commissions followed, and his hand-painted “Hecho a Mano” dinnerware series became a favorite of celebrity chefs like Javier Plascencia.

Uniting all his projects is an enduring fascination with Mexico’s iconography, particularly calaveras (Day of the Dead skulls). He also weaves a labyrinth of personal mementos and national symbols—from the spiky agave plant to Quetzalcoatl, the ancient Mesoamerican serpent god—into his large black-and-white skull paintings. “It’s like a fingerprint of Mexico,” notes Garcia.

As Garcia’s experimentation has expanded, so have his mediums. Take his Talavera ceramic series with Uriarte—the oldest Talavera workshop in Mexico. Garcia was drawn to the hand-painted, tin-glazed earthenware made with centuries-old techniques using natural clay and raw pigments. Learning to paint on Uriarte’s ceramic forms with traditional stiff horsehair brushes and mineral colors proved an adventure. “It’s like painting with mud,” jokes the artist. Though grounded in tradition, what emerges from the kiln is pure Garcia: vases, plates and tiles covered in his delicate skulls and modern portraiture, remixed with Talavera’s iconic patterns.

Recently, his canvas grew wider with his return to the restaurant world, designing interiors for eateries like Ghost Ranch in Tempe and his own Phoenix taqueria with chefs Suny Santana and Aaron Chamberlin, Taco Chelo. “I can’t imagine retiring,” the artist laughs. “I’ll die creating something.”

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The design of a desert-modern dwelling ensures that nothing distracts from a sense of calm—or the spectacular views.

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A light-filled hallway shows off honed limestone floors and bush-hammered limestone walls, both from Solstice Stone. A staircase of wood, glass and steel leads to the upstairs bonus room. Though its minimalist design is simple, “It has a really great presence and warms up that space,” architect C.P. Drewett says.

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nce a pair of physicians discovered this peaceful spot at the base of Paradise Valley’s Mummy Mountain, the couple, parents of two, knew there was no way they would establish their new family residence anywhere else. “We always wanted a house on Mummy Mountain, so that we could look at Camelback Mountain,” the wife says, “but I didn’t want to be stuck with just a balcony. This lot was right where the mountain starts, so we could have a huge backyard and huge front space—we’d be using the whole property.”

The couple also had their hearts set on working with architect C.P. Drewett, interior designer Claire Ownby and builder Brett Brimley, longtime collaborators known for creating warm, approachable modern homes, in which it’s difficult to discern where the architect’s vision ends and the designer’s begins. “We had seen their work before in magazines; that’s how it started,” the wife says. “We saw a house of theirs in Estancia, New Mexico, and it was so stunning—contemporary, exceptionally functional, with beautiful clean lines and outdoor spaces that blended with the indoor spaces. We had never seen such a home before.”

The couple’s admiration was so great, in fact, that they gave Drewett and Ownby free rein to capture those same qualities in a dwelling that would function as a private retreat. “We don’t entertain much,” the wife says. “It’s such a busy schedule that when we’re off, we just rest. This house was about the four of us just being together.”

With that in mind, Drewett, working in collaboration with project architect Rob Banach, designed “a collection of panels”—monolithic vertical limestone planes and horizontal expanses of glass and steel—that create a rhythm of solid and void.

These frame a floor plan that gives the casual living spaces—great room, kitchen and informal dining area on the first floor; media room on the second— the most privileged views, not only of the natural surroundings, but also of a minimalist landscape and negative-edge pool conceived by landscape designer Jeremy McVicars to complement the clean-lined architecture. A window wall system allows for uninterrupted expanses of glass, while clerestories

invite southern light to penetrate the structure.

Just off the kitchen, a glass pocket door meets on an inside corner, which “allowed us to join multiple interior spaces to an outdoor room,” Drewett says.

“It creates this pavilion feeling in that so much of the home can avail itself of the outdoor space—which is why we live here, after all.”

To get the kitchen’s twin quartzite-topped islands as close as possible to those surroundings, Drewett devised a clever back kitchen—“a big millwork box that floats in the space,” he calls it—that hides the pantry and secondary appliances. To define this focal point, Ownby and designer Rachel Stellwagen chose rift-sawn white oak paneling— a material they employed throughout the house to complement Douglas-fir ceilings and walls and floors of buff limestone. “There’s a lot of millwork here that’s been designed to be structural,” Ownby says. “By repeating the same material and keeping it simplistic in its application and monochromatic in color, we were successful in keeping with the home’s very restrained palette.”

“Restrained” is not, however, a term often used to describe the scale of Drewett’s designs. “C.P. likes to build very large volumes,” Ownby says, “and if the furnishings are not in proportion with that scale, they get lost in the interior.” Which is why the designers had nearly every piece in the house custom made, from the formal dining room’s wood-slab-topped table and glass-globe light canopy to the great room’s 6-by-8-foot coffee table, scaled to match a massive sectional sofa “that the whole family can pile on together,” Ownby says.

To give the voluminous main bedroom a more intimate feel, they had the fireplace wall wrapped with a charcoal-colored, leather-look vinyl, then carried that textured material up across the ceiling and down the opposite wall, where it forms a dramatic headboard.

Throughout the property, integrated lighting— designed in collaboration with Susan Oster—draws attention to the architecture. In the prayer room, which displays a collection of carved-wood statues that represent the Hindu virtues, “We have four different sources of light,” Ownby notes. “We’re lighting the sculptures, the wallpaper on the back wall, the millwork and the room.” But it’s not the lighting that defines the room. For what’s most conspicuous here is simply a sense of calm.

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Above: Neutral colors and natural textures define the great room. To match the scale of the voluminous space, the designers chose an oversize modular sectional from Rene Cazares—“upholstered in a neutral, highly durable fabric that disappears into the background,” interior designer Claire Ownby says—and a custom, blackened-steel coffee table with a vinyl-wrapped top by Classic Custom Upholstery.

Opposite: The kitchen’s casual dining area “has one of the most spectacular views in the house,” Ownby says, so the designers chose quiet furnishings that defer to the scenery: a custom, rift-sawn oak dining table by Peter Thomas Designs, leather dining chairs by Frag and a pair of double-drum pendants custom made by Hinkley’s Lighting.

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Above: The home flows seamlessly from outdoors to indoors, making it difficult to tell where the entry court ends and the dining room begins. Integrated lighting—designed in collaboration with Susan Oster—and simple yet striking plantings selected by landscape designer Jeremy McVicars and his project manager Ryan Sawdey emphasize the architecture’s drama.

Opposite: The designers tasked Peter Thomas Designs with crafting a table large enough to fill the spacious dining room. Its thick, wood-slab top rests atop chunky acrylic legs, creating the illusion that the table “is almost floating there,” Ownby says.

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Intersecting limestone paths lead to the pool and four RH lounge chairs. To counteract the hot western sun, Drewett incorporated towering limestone-clad panels that “project away from the building,” he says, “cocooning all those outdoor spaces and making them more livable.”

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Founded by two industry professionals with over 45 years of new home-building experience, Capstone Homes is an ever-growing presence in the Northern Arizona market. One of the first to build Energy Star-certified homes in the region, Capstone Homes continues to set the standard for quality and efficiency—most recently building Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH), a stringent U.S. Department of Energy certification program. “We live, work and build in our own communities, taking great pride in our unrivaled reputation and your pleasant home-buying experience,” says co-founder Brian Rhoton, who owns the company with Jerry Abbott and Clint Whiting. Working in a mix of styles, from traditional and modern mountain, to midcentury and modern high desert, Capstone Homes has made an indelible mark on the communities of Prescott and Flagstaff—cities that continue to draw home buyers to the beauty of the Southwest.

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We are definitely going to see the addition of beautiful multi-mix communities that bring the best of Northern Arizona living to the foot of your doorstep. hare three Instagram •S accounts that capture Northern Arizona living. @arizonahighways @capturearizona @azstateparks •N ame some of the most noteworthy communities in and around Northern Arizona?

Pine Canyon High Valley Ranch Sedona Ranch Woody Mountain Estates

Top, Far left & Left Located in Jasper, a 1,200-acre master-planned community at the base of Glassford Hill in Prescott Valley, this modern home showcases Capstone Homes’ stylistic range and energy-efficient building approach.

Inside and out, the natural landscape and views take center stage.

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Char acter From architectural gems to magnif icent settings we build for homeowners who appreciate their allure. Whether the home is built on an amazing piece of land or the home is an architectural work of art, we accentuate the features and benef its that distinguish your home

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O N L O C AT IO N | NORTHERN ARIZONA “Northern Arizona is a robust community of artists and nature lovers, with lots of outdoor activities to enjoy and history to explore.”

ALL ABOUT NORTHERN ARIZONA •L ook: Three Instagram accounts that capture Northern Arizona living at its finest: @discoverflagstaff @visitsedona @showlowazliving

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Northern Arizona shares a deep appreciation for nature, the land and the traditions of mountain style—with many homes and buildings drawing influence from Craftsman, Bungalow, log cabin and lodge motifs. Working in the area for nearly 10 years, J White Designs enhances the region’s aesthetic, using organic materials and personalized features to create intimate homes for families to relax in and enjoy. “We tastefully mix mountain design with other styles to create a modern, traditional, formal or casual feel,” says owner and principal Julie White, who got her start working with clients from Paradise Valley and Scottsdale looking to escape the summer heat in Flagstaff or Sedona. As the market continued to grow, so did her business, forming relationships with area trade pros and full-time residents. “Clients love this region for its great scenery, active, yet casual lifestyle and small-town feel,” she says.

Top Combining dark-stained wood and bright white walls, this contemporary mountain home features hand-forged iron and glass stair railings, and stone cladding. Right This modern mountain home exudes luxury with its architectural trusses, multi-slide doors, clay plaster fireplace and custom furnishings.

Center This dining room brings together a unique species wood table with custom chairs, an onyx centerpiece and modern lighting. Far right This Craftsman-inspired home boasts warm wood tones, deep blue cabinetry, crisp countertops and simple yet elegant lighting.

Photography Top by Whitehead Photography; Right and Far right by Thompson Photographic; Center by Comfort Architectural Photography

ee + Do: •S There’s so much to enjoy in Northern Arizona. First-time visitors should check out Tlaquepaque and Downtown Sedona for beautiful local artistry; the many hikes, trails and ski slopes of Flagstaff; and of course, the Grand Canyon.

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O N L O C AT IO N | NORTHERN ARIZONA “Arizona is an amazing place to live. In two hours, you can drive from the desert to forest and experience a completely different environment.”

VIRTUAL, BUT REALITY •@ nauflagstaff: Flagstaff is a college town and the activities of the campus life run throughout the city. museumofnaz: •@ The Museum of Northern Arizona is a great way to learn about the founding people of this region, their dwellings and more. grandcanyonnps: •@ Experience the beauty of this must-see Northern Arizona gem.

‘GREEN’ WITH ENVY The Continental Country Club is a classic community in Flagstaff that continues to hold its beauty and home values. Pine Canyon and Flagstaff Ranch are newer communities with more available lots. All three areas have beautiful golf courses that invite you to step outside and play a round.

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Katherine Mueller may be a little biased when it comes to Northern Arizona. The owner and principal of Katherine Mueller Design, Mueller not only grew up in Flagstaff but graduated from Northern Arizona University. “I already have a natural connection to the area,” she says. “I absolutely love working in the mountain environment and being at ‘home.’” This affinity carries through in every one of her mountain or lodge-style projects, which lean toward rustic or contemporary depending on client preference.

“We begin by listening to the clients’ reasons behind the purchase of their home and work from there to build a palette based on colors and textures they enjoy,” she says.

“I always think of ways to bring the outside in, and this aesthetic relates directly to Northern Arizona.” Whether drawn to the landscape or ponderosa pine forest, clients love Northern Arizona for its ultimate outdoor lifestyle.

Above Warm wood tones work with simple, clean lines to create this contemporary bathroom. Top A combination of rustic stone and clean, black fixtures and hardware lends an updated lodge feel in the kitchen. Bottom A blend of natural materials comes together to tie this contemporary kitchen into its Northern Arizona surround.

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O N L O C AT IO N | NORTHERN ARIZONA “We always derive creative, yet impactful solutions that capture the best views and lifestyle capabilities Northern Arizona has to offer.”

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To say Nanke Signature Group is part of the fabric of Northern Arizona history is an understatement.

Founded in 1948, Nanke has had a huge hand in developing the area’s cultural and historical impact on the entire state—designing and building residential and commercial projects from Phoenix to Sedona, Scottsdale and Prescott. “We know the area’s distinctive terrain like no one else,” says principal and CEO Jared Nanke. “The varying topographies present a challenge to most, but our team has perfected the process.” The differing degrees of weather and altitude also bring unexpected types of plants and wildlife—and thus, a different design approach.

“Many people move here to be closer to nature, so it’s key for us to preserve the home’s natural surroundings,” says principal and COO John Nanke. “Our clients are proud to own a ‘Nanke’ home; each one carrying with it a narrative of quality, intelligence and hard work.”

Howard Madole, the great uncle to CEO Jared Nanke and former chief architect, was one of the most prolific architects in the Southwest. A great deal of his work can be seen in and around Sedona—so much so, that the city declared a special day in his honor, “Howard Madole Day,” celebrated on May 5.

THE TUSCANY OF THE SOUTHWEST Some compare Northern Arizona to Tuscany in Italy, where the mountainous terrain and dry, rocky soil are ideal for growing grapes and olives. The Verde Valley near Cottonwood and Sedona is one such example of a burgeoning wine industry in the area. Tours and tasting rooms, like those at Merkin Vineyards, boast some of the best food in the area.

Top The signature stonemasonry exterior of this custom home in Prescott’s American Ranch offers a nod to Nanke founder and master stonemason, Don Nanke. Far left This fully modern kitchen invites one to step back in time with decorative details and candlelight fixtures. Design by Aaron Goodloe, Amber Tiede and Jared Nanke.

Left Old-world charm inspired this custom kitchen, with Neolith marble enhancing its air of sophistication.

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O N L O C AT IO N | NORTHERN ARIZONA “We expand living spaces beyond the four walls, flowing gracefully into the natural beauty of alpine landscapes, ponderosa forests, and the San Francisco Peaks.”

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Jay Reitz, the owner of Reitz Builders, was a contractor in New York City for 20 years when he met his wife on a mountain biking trip in Arizona. In 2010, he moved West to build a family and launch a business that has become Flagstaff’s premier custom home builder. “We are delighted to contribute to the architectural diversity of Northern Arizona’s luxury communities,” Jay says.

“The combination of our New York roots coupled with building partnerships with local designers, yields a dynamic outcome for our clients.” The only city in the Southwest in the top 10 for second-home sales, Flagstaff attracts buyers looking to enjoy the high desert and its myriad outdoor activities. “Athletes from all over the world train here, and we’ve had the privilege of working on many of their homes,” Jay says. No matter the client, he remains committed to transparency throughout. “Our desire is to build and maintain complete trust.”

Top The grand porch ridge beam points prominently northwest to views of the San Francisco Peaks.

Right A welcoming courtyard is more than a driveway; it is open, intimate and grand—all at the same time.

To get away from the heat of the valley, consider trading that flight to Aspen for the beautiful drive up to Flagstaff. Owner Jay Reitz loves the world-class mountain bike trails—his favorite ride being the Upper Brookbank Trail Loop on the Dry Lake Hills trail system.

Business manager Tom Gindorf recommends a round of golf at the delightful Pine Canyon Club followed by dinner at Brix for their charcuterie and cheese board, and a beef tenderloin and frites with truffle aioli.

FLAGSTAFF HEATS UP Fifth in second-home sales nationally, with not much more than 50 residential properties on the market at any one time, Flagstaff is a place where people want a luxury escape.

With inventory low and demand high, Flagstaff real estate isn’t cooling off anytime soon. “Our clients buy here because they know the value will last for years to come,” Jay says.

Soaring ceilings and plenty of glass provide epic views from this spacious great room.

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O N L O C AT IO N | NORTHERN ARIZONA “This is why I’m here, to design dream homes for like-minded people looking to live intentionally.”

THE SPIRIT OF SEDONA + BEYOND •G et Out + Eat: If I had to choose one thing for first-time visitors to focus on it would be getting outdoors. I always recommend hiking the Devil’s Bridge Trail or taking a Pink Jeep tour (their Broken Arrow Tour can’t be missed!). At the end of the day, I suggest a meal at a local restaurant, like the Pump House Station Urban Eatery and Market.

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In the last few years, home values have doubled in Northern Arizona, Sedona and Flagstaff specifically. “People want to be here, and I don’t see that slowing down

•G et Local: This region has so many amazing resources for designers looking to bring some Northern Arizona spirit into their spaces.

Some of my favorite places to explore are the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show and Sedona’s First Friday Art Walks, which are a great way to discover new, local artists.

To connect with others in the trade, Desert Design Days in Scottsdale and the ASID Arizona North Design Excellence Awards are two of the best.

anytime soon,” says Stephanie Larsen, owner and lead designer of Stephanie Larsen Interiors. “This area offers an escape; a safe place to live with kind people and a great sense of community.” Community and connection are what drove Larsen to relocate her firm from Orange County to Northern Arizona over 20 years ago. “I was excited to move to a smaller community where I could be more present in my day-to-day living,” she says. Mindful in living and in design, Larsen always includes a touch of organic glam in her projects, such as stonework, hardwood and fabrics inspired by the Red Rock surround. As for trends, she says homeowners are moving toward a more uncluttered, minimal look—a pared-down approach she embraces professionally and personally.

Above The stunning Red Rock landscape sets the tone for this mountainside oasis that artfully blends indoor and outdoor living. Top Clean lines, custom cabinetry and sweeping panoramic views bring this modern turnkey kitchen design to life. Far left Sedona’s Red Rocks take center stage in this space, with a neutral palette and complementary artwork by Bobbi McMurry.

Left A cozy loft space creates the perfect tucked away escape—an intimate moment in open-concept living.

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O N L O C AT IO N | N ORT HER N ARIZONA “Second homes often become primary residences after clients experience how special Northern Arizona is year-round.”

SOUTHWEST FLAVOR Northern Arizona has a flavor all its own, with a Southwest charm that captures its pioneering spirit. Here, one can experience a simpler way of life and find refuge in the beauty of nature.

It’s not too far from the Valley, so it’s an easy place to retreat, unplug, and take part in a wide array of outdoor activities—all four seasons.

CREATIVE SPIRITS Home to stunning landscapes and diverse cultures, Northern Arizona is a melting pot for design. The area’s energy draws in creative spirits, and the community encourages art in every aspect of life. Walking or driving, there are always great finds: San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, Route 89A in Sedona or Main Street in Show Low.

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From Sedona to the rugged White Mountains, to the Flagstaff golf communities, Northern Arizona’s residential options are endless. “Our clients come from the Valley of the Sun or from other warm climates, in search of the perfect combination of just-right warm days and cooler summer nights,” says Jessica Hutchison-Rough, principal architect at Urban Design Associates. The award-winning, full-service firm moved north as well, attracted to the region’s artistic and adventurous culture. “Our greatest passion is to create beautiful, functional and inspirational places our clients can truly call dream homes,” Hutchison-Rough says. While the area’s styles are as diverse as its landscape, there are common themes throughout: a focus on outdoor living and local markets; floor-to-ceiling windows and glass walls and sustainable building methods—all with the goal of being closer to the beckoning landscape.

Above Contemporary floating steel staircase with concrete steps, brick inlay landings and metal lattice guard. Top Golf course view of mountain contemporary home with dramatic two-story patio off the great room, and wraparound deck off the master suite. Bottom Street view of mountain contemporary main house and detached garage.

Photography Steve Thompson of Thompson Photographic

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O N L O C AT IO N | NORTHERN ARIZONA “Bringing good architecture to a small community is the most rewarding and satisfying.”

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE •F or first-time visitors: The hiking, the stars and the crisp mornings •F or the design-minded: The AIA Grand Canyon (American Institute of Architects) exists to provide a professional organization for the architects of Northern Arizona to come together for their mutual benefit and advancement, individually and collectively.

•F or future buyers: Being that we are surrounded by national forest, I predict that most land will be sold and architects and builders will be doing more renovations of older properties.

SHHH… DON’T TELL “We try to keep Northern Arizona a secret, so that it stays small and intimate. Although word seems to be out regarding the beauty of Sedona, the gorgeous landscape will always be here. That is our best asset as designers in Northern Arizona.”

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When musician-turned-architect Nancy Weinman moved to Sedona, everything fell into place. As have many others, she visited Northern Arizona, fell in love with Sedona, bought a lot and never looked back. “After my own project, I decided to design and build a speculative home in a more contemporary style, which was not available at the time,” says the principal of Weinman Architectural Services. “This was the beginning of me making my mark in Sedona.” Bringing an urban sensibility to the Southwest is Nancy’s signature. “Northern Arizona needs more contemporary and clean-lined homes,” she says. “The trend is here and so is the talent. Together, we will make the transformation.” While a modern transition may be in the making, the desire to live the high-desert life, remains. “We incorporate comfortable spaces to lounge outdoors that allow you to gaze out at your landscape or up at the star-filled sky.”

Above Design rendering that shows the interior of a home in the design phase. Top New home under construction in Mystic Heights. Bottom Design of cliffside home to be constructed.

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